7/29/2013 |
Santana mentioned in rumors as Deadline nearsErvin Santana has been dynamite on the pitching mound for the Royals this season. The question is, with the Trade Deadline approaching on Wednesday, will he still be pitching for the Royals for the rest of the season?

7/29/2013 |
Cherington's phone will be busy before Trade DeadlineIn their quest to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2009, the Red Sox might need a little help from the front office. At or near the top of the standings for most of the season, Boston has the look of a team that could use a couple of pieces to bolster that final surge.

7/29/2013 |
Astros have chips to deal at Trade DeadlineNo team has made more noise at the Trade Deadline in the past three seasons than the Astros, who have used baseball's midsummer swap meet as a way to stockpile prospects and get out from under some hefty contracts. General manager Jeff Luhnow is likely to continue the trend this season.

7/29/2013 |
D-backs look to deal before Wednesday's DeadlineWith the D-backs in a nip-and-tuck battle for first place in the National League West with the Dodgers, the team will look to bolster its roster before the Trade Deadline on Wednesday.

7/29/2013 |
Tough Trade Deadline calls in store for AnthopoulosAlex Anthopoulos has some tough decisions to make in advance of the upcoming non-waiver Trade Deadline on Wednesday. Toronto's general manager must decide what to make of his current core and what type of assets can be used to help upgrade the roster with an eye toward the 2014 season.

7/29/2013 |
Downs dealt, but bigger deals may have to waitThe Angels, who trail several teams in the race for the American League's final playoff spot but sport a roster that doesn't lend itself to all-out rebuilding, don't expect to be very active before Wednesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.

7/29/2013 |
A's covet pitching boost as Deadline approachesThe first-place A's are exploring avenues to swing a deal by Wednesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline in an attempt to bolster their push toward a second straight postseason appearance.

7/29/2013 |
Giants not feeling urgency before Trade DeadlineThe Giants approach the end of July well under .500, leaving them short of respectability and steadily further from contention in the National League West, making them unlikely players in the trade market before Wednesday's Trade Deadline.

7/29/2013 |
Bullpen arms could be next to move for BrewersBrewers general manager Doug Melvin has already made one significant move this month, but the Brewers are open-minded about doing more before Wednesday's 3 p.m. CT non-waiver Trade Deadline.

7/29/2013 |
Plenty of Sox involved in rumors as Deadline nearsWith solid pitching in place from Chris Sale to the last man standing in the bullpen, do the White Sox reshape or rebuild? Jake Peavy, Alex Rios, Matt Lindstrom, Alexei Ramirez and even a currently injured reliever Jesse Crain stand as the focus of the rampant trade rumors over the past week that have involved Sox players.

7/29/2013 |
Yankees eye more deals with Trade Deadline loomingWednesday's Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline presents Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and his staff with one more opportunity to add run production or reinforce the pitching staff before waivers come into play.

7/28/2013 |
Braves eye relievers as Deadline nearsThough Tim Hudson's injury opened speculation that the Braves may trade for a starting pitcher, it now appears GM Frank Wren's focus leading up to Wednesday's Trade Deadline centers on acquiring a reliever, preferably a left-hander, and a backup middle infielder who can hit from the left side of the plate.

7/28/2013 |
Braves finish sweep of best-record CardinalsAs the Braves spent the past three months playing at a mediocre clip, they gave critics reason to wonder if they are indeed one of baseball's top teams. But while dominating the team with the best record in the Major Leagues this weekend at Turner Field, they legitimized their place among the game's elite.

7/28/2013 |
Mozeliak doesn't foresee a Deadline dealThough seemingly willing to part with highly coveted prospects should he be able to get an impact player in return, general manager John Mozeliak noted Sunday that, less than three days away from the non-waiver Trade Deadline, no deal involving the Cardinals was imminent.

7/28/2013 |
Kelly likely to remain in Cardinals' rotationUnless a Trade Deadline acquisition changes the complexion of the Cardinals' pitching staff, the organization plans to keep Joe Kelly in the rotation. That means Kelly will start on Thursday, the team's final game in Pittsburgh.

7/28/2013 |
Beachy's trying rehab coming to an endAfter a trying 13 months recovering from Tommy John surgery, Braves right-hander Brandon Beachy will get the ball on Monday night against the Rockies for his first start since June 16, 2012.

7/28/2013 |
Peavy isn't getting caught up in trade rumorsMore bags than usual surrounded Jake Peavy on Sunday's getaway day, as the right-hander stood at his locker in the U.S. Cellular Field clubhouse well aware this could be his last game as a member of the White Sox with the Trade Deadline approaching.

7/28/2013 |
Cubs finish sweep thanks to homers, WoodTravis Wood notched his 18th quality start and belted his third home run to lift the Cubs to a 2-1 victory Sunday over the Giants and complete a sweep of the defending World Series champs.

7/28/2013 |
Deadline Chatter: Peavy, Norris on noticeAs the White Sox prepared for another getaway day Sunday, it was apparent that some might be getting away more than others during their upcoming road trip, including starter Jake Peavy. Meanwhile, Astros righty Bud Norris is also gearing up for a potential Deadline move.